Distinguished Guest Series
The Kohler Foundation is proud to unveil the 2025–2026 Distinguished Guest Series, a dynamic season of performances featuring world-renowned artists and thought leaders. This year’s lineup promises unforgettable evenings of music, theater, and conversation.
Join the Foundation for a season that celebrates resilience, creativity, and the transformative power of live performance.
Individual Tickets
Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
$55 Adult ($25 Student)
Step Afrika!
Friday, April 24, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
$40 Adult ($20 Student)
Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Lyle Lovett is a four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, and storyteller whose career has spanned nearly four decades. A Texas native, Lovett blends country, jazz, folk, swing, blues, and gospel into a sound that is uniquely his own. Since his 1986 debut, he has released 14 albums and earned accolades including the Americana Music Association’s Trailblazer Award and the title of Texas State Musician. Known for his dry wit, poetic lyricism, and genre-defying artistry, Lovett remains one of America’s most distinctive and enduring musical voices.
Step Afrika!
Friday, April 24, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika! is the world’s premier professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping—a percussive, highly energetic art form rooted in African American fraternities and sororities. Blending traditional African dance, contemporary movement, and a wide range of performance styles, Step Afrika! creates a powerful, rhythmic experience that is both educational and electrifying.
Based in Washington, D.C., Step Afrika! tours globally as the city’s only cultural ambassador, performing in over 60 countries and across all 50 U.S. states. The company’s performances are more than dance—they are immersive experiences that incorporate storytelling, humor, and audience participation. Step Afrika! is also a leader in arts education, reaching tens of thousands of students annually with programs that emphasize teamwork, academic achievement, and cultural understanding.
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